Illinois Institute of Technology Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Summer Orientation 2010

  Summer orientation sessions begin in June and we are looking for parent/family volunteers to assist new parent/family members this summer! The summer orientation dates are: - Session I: June 24 & 25- Session II: June 28 & 29- Session III: July 8 & 9 Read More

• 2009-2010 Commencement

• Upcoming Events & Important Dates

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Academics

• Welcome to IIT

  Welcome to the IIT community and thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate and assist in the development of your sons and daughters. Read More

• IIT History

• Academic Advising

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Career Planning

• Career Management Center (CMC)

  Located in Galvin Library, the Career Management Center provides a comprehensive series of services designed to assist students and alumni in the areas of career information, exploration, and implementation. Read More

Health & Safety

• Official H1N1 Flu Response: As announced in IIT Today

  Several students have fallen ill this season with flu-like symptoms (fever, coughing, and body aches, etc.), and Student Health Services and Human Resources would like to take the opportunity to remind the IIT community of how to minimize your risk and stay healthy, and what to do if you become sick with the flu. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines state that only patients whose illness requires hospitalization will be tested for the H1N1 flu strain, so it is important to treat all flu-like illnesses with the same level of caution. Read More

• Student Health Information

• Homesickness: what it is and how to deal with it

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Managing Finances

• Bursar Information

  The bursar’s staff is dedicated and willing to go the extra mile to assure an ultimate customer service experience for all of our customers. Read More

• Direct PLUS Loans: an option for college parents to help pay for their student’s education

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Student Life

• First Generation College Students: Tips for a Successful Freshman Year

  Because first generation college students don't have immediate family members to give them inside tips on what to expect at college, they may find it harder to adapt to campus life. Below are steps of things your student should do as a first generation college student to help ensure they have the most successful first year in college. Read More

• Housing & Residential Services

• IIT Dining Services

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Tips for Parents

• IIT Students Can Study Abroad?

  Learn how your student can study abroad as an undergraduate. Read More

• Parent Resources

• The Parent Network

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Student Demographics and Enrollment

  Statistics about IIT students. Read More

• Many Voices, One Vision

• IIT Campus Map

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